The most beautiful monuments of Rome

The best of the eternal city

Petr Liška
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Inserted: 07.12.2017
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Rome, the center of the mighty Roman Empire, has countless impressive monuments. you will need a few days to go through all the most interesting nooks and crannies. Come take a look at the most interesting ones

1.
Colosseum

The largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire

Rating:
 4.5 
| Altitude: 22 m / 72 ft

The Roman Colosseum is the most famous amphitheater in the world. It is almost two thousand years old. It was… continue reading

2.
St Peter's Basilica

Center of the Vatican

Rating:
 5 
| Altitude: 27 m / 89 ft

St Peter's Basilica in Vatican is one of the largest churches in the world, and one of Rome's greatest… continue reading

3.
Forum Romanum

Ancient heart of Rome

Rating:
 4.5 
| Altitude: 13 m / 43 ft

Between the two Roman hills – the Capitol and the Palatine, there is the ancient Forum Romanum square, it was… continue reading

4.
Trevi Fountain

The most famous fountain of the world

Rating:
 4.5 
| Altitude: 18 m / 59 ft

The Baroque Trevi Fountain is one of the most visited Roman monuments. It is considered to be the most… continue reading

5.
Pantheon

The best preserved ancient temple

Rating:
 4 
| Altitude: 15 m / 49 ft

The Pantheon was built before the beginning of our era and was originally dedicated to all Roman gods. Thanks… continue reading

6.
Piazza Navona

The most beautiful square in Rome

Rating:
 4.5 
| Altitude: 15 m / 49 ft

Piazza Navona stands on the site of an ancient circus and is very elongated. You will find three beautiful… continue reading

7.
Angel Castle

Mysterious mausoleum and fortress

Rating:
 4 
| Altitude: 17 m / 56 ft

Angel Castle (Lungotevere Castello) is originally an ancient Roman building from the time of Emperor Hadrian.… continue reading

8.
Monument to Victor Emmanuel II.

Monumental tribute to the first king of a united Italy

Rating:
 4 
| Altitude: 40 m / 131 ft

Between the hillside of the Capitol and Piazza Venezia stands an impressive monument to King Victor Emmanuel… continue reading

9.
Piazza del Popolo

Monumental Roman square

Rating:
 4 
| Altitude: 16 m / 52 ft

Piazza del Popolo is one of Rome's most interesting squares. In the middle is a typical Egyptian obelisk.… continue reading

10.
Constantine's triumphal arch

The most beautiful triumphal arch in Rome

Rating:
 4 
| Altitude: 21 m / 69 ft

Constantine's tri­umphal arch was built in the first century AD. You will find it near the Colosseum continue reading

11.
St. Paul

The most important part of the Roman fortifications

Rating:
 3.5 
| Altitude: 14 m / 46 ft

To this day, several kilometers of walls have been preserved on the south side of the city. One of their most… continue reading

12.
Spanish steps

Perhaps the most famous staircase in the world

Rating:
 3.5 
| Altitude: 29 m / 95 ft

The Baroque Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinita dei Monti) are among the most famous monuments in Rome. They… continue reading

13.
Triumphal Arch of Septimus Severus

Western landmark of the Roman Forum

Rating:
 3.5 
| Altitude: 16 m / 52 ft

The western part of the Roman Forum is dominated by one of the several beautiful triumphal arches you can… continue reading

14.
Temple of the Victorious Hercules

Picturesque ancient monument

Rating:
 3.5 
| Altitude: 13 m / 43 ft

In the former cattle market Forum Boarium, next to the place where the port stood in ancient times, you will… continue reading

15.
Tiber Island

Temple of the god of medicine Aeskulapa

Rating:
 3.5 
| Altitude: 15 m / 49 ft

In the territory of Rome, the Tiber has only one island, which was dedicated to the god of medicine… continue reading

16.
Ruins on the Palatine Hill

Remains of the Imperial Palace

Rating:
 3.5 
| Altitude: 48 m / 157 ft

Today you will find only extensive ruins on the Palatine, the hill on which Rome was founded according to… continue reading

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